1. Mind set – it all starts with making that decision, an important “lifestyle” choice

Effective weight loss takes time – no “quick-fixes” or “rapid-diets.” Incorrect dieting and supplementation is reckless and will be damaging to your health. Your healthy eating plan should not be a “starving diet”.

Your exercise program must be aimed at burning calories and to be enjoyed. Take time to relax, do something that relaxes you. You should get enough quality sleep, not too much either.

You won’t get lasting satisfactory results if you don’t set your mind to it and approach the weight loss challenge in a holistic manner. Plan your journey: goals, milestones, schedule, changes, family support, etc.

“I am going to lose weight for health reasons.” Make a commitment and be determined.

2. Body type – it’s important that you know your body type

Are you a ectomorph, mesomorph or endomorph? This will help you understand your weight loss progress and what results to expect and what results might be more difficult to achieve.

Did you ever notice that some people are just naturally skinny, naturally fat or naturally lean and muscular? It’s not your imagination. There are definitely different body types and genetics out there and they definitely play a role in how our bodies look.

More importantly, these different body types play a role in how easy or hard it is to change how our bodies look.

Ectomorphs seem to eat whatever they want and never gain weight.

Endomorphs seem to get fat no matter how much they workout or how little they eat.

Mesomorphs look like they workout, even when they don’t.

This is all very real, and these genetic factors are something we all have to live with whether we like it or not. Fortunately though, we aren’t stuck being what our natural body types make us out to be. We can ALL improve the way we want as long as we do what we need to do.

So, let’s start with the basics. There are 3 different body types…

Figuring out which category you fit into will help you understand why certain aspects of your diet and workout are harder and slower (or easier and quicker) for you than they are for other people. And from there, you’ll be able to figure out how to adjust your diet and workout to fix it.

6. Stress – anxiety, irregular sleeping patterns, insomnia

Stress in most case cause weight loss but more and more people experience weight gain as a secondary response.

If you are trying to lose weight or you plan to lose weight and you are suffering from high level of stress or anxiety over a long period of time you might find it difficult to reach your goals.

If you are able to effectively deal with you stress, start with exercise and a healthy diet. If the stress is beyond your own capabilities you must find somebody to help you or find professional help before you change diet or using any supplements or remedies.

Commit yourself to get enough sleep and relax. Start with moderate exercise and start eating healthy and get rid of unhealthy habits.

7. Diet – your diet or eating habits are of critical importance in the quest of successful weight loss

Follow a sensible diet and avoid, or limit, processed and refined foods, corn based foods and dairy.

Don’t follow extreme diets; starving diets, etc.

As one option we suggest you follow a low GI diet.

Buy a low GI recipe book and eat like a king.

Lower your “total fat” intake and increase the good fats in your diet.